Dirt Cheap Stage Race presented by Darn Tough Vermont

Fleet Feet Dirt Cheap Stage Race

A Trail Running Stage Race Over 3 Days

Race Distances

• Stage #1: Friday, November 13, 2026, at 5:00-6:00pm Start - 3 Mile Pond Road (Headlamps req'd if racing in the dark)
• Stage #2: Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 10:00am Start - 5.5 Mile Devils Bathtub, with the infamous stair climb finish.
• Stage #3: Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 8:00am Start - The 11 Mile EPIC Stage

Additional Information

• Participant Cap: A participant cap may be implemented at any time.
• Early Start: Available and recommended Sunday at 7:00am, based on results from Friday night's race and at the race directors' discretion.
• Parking: Parking available at designated locations only. No roadside parking permitted!
• Parking Locations:
  • Friday: Horse Trailer Parking Lot (corner of Pond Rd & Douglas Rd), Lookout/Algonkian/Devil's Bathtub Shelters.
  • Saturday: Devil's Bathtub, Algonkian Shelter.
  • Sunday: Beach Lot.

Included Amenities

• Timing: Timing along with post-race food after each stage.
• Custom Mug: To the first 200 registrants!
• Darn Tough Vermont Socks: To the first 250 SERIES registrants.
• Hoodie: To all FINISHERS of the entire Stage Race (Yes - all 3 stages). - Hoodie sizing is guaranteed only if registered by 10/25/26!

Registration Acknowledgment

By registering for this event you are acknowledging that the date, time, location, and distance of the race may be changed, switched to virtual, or canceled at any time as deemed necessary by the Race Directors due to circumstances beyond their control. In the event that any of these scenarios happens or any other scenario, there will be no refunds, transfers, or deferrals allowed unless otherwise stated.

More Information

For more details, visit the official race page.